Warsaw: Auschwitz-Birkenau and Krakow Tour by Car
Mazovia Province, Krakow
Visit the Auschwitz–Birkenau Concentration Camp and Krakow on a private tour by car from Warsaw. Learn about the stories of World War II and see one of Poland's most beautiful cities in one day.
Day Trip from Warsaw: Auschwitz-Birkenau and Krakow Tour with Private Transfer
This full-day tour from Warsaw includes a guided visit to Auschwitz-Birkenau Concentration Camp and free time to explore Krakow’s Old Town, suitable for visitors interested in history and culture.
Highlights
- Explore the Auschwitz-Birkenau Concentration Camp with an English-speaking guide
- Visit the UNESCO-listed Old City of Krakow
- Round-trip private transfer from Warsaw included
Description
Your driver will pick you up from your accommodation in Warsaw early in the morning. Pickup time varies depending on your scheduled entry to the Auschwitz-Birkenau Museum.
At Auschwitz, join a 3.5-hour guided group tour starting at the original Auschwitz camp, established by German Nazis in 1940 near Oświęcim. The camp is now a museum preserving evidence of the Holocaust, including a multilingual film about its liberation.
Next, visit the Birkenau camp (Auschwitz II), created in 1941. Between 1942 and 1945, around 1.5 million people were imprisoned and murdered there, mainly Jews along with Poles, Roma, Russians, and others. Auschwitz-Birkenau was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1979.
After the tour, travel for 1.5 hours to Krakow, where you will have three hours of free time to explore the Main Market Square, the largest medieval town square in Europe. Nearby sights include Wawel Hill with its Cathedral and Royal Castle, the Town Hall Tower, St. Mary’s Basilica, the Krakow Barbican, and Sukiennice (Cloth Hall). The Old Town also offers numerous bars and regional restaurants.
Lunch is available during your time in Krakow (not included). Afterward, you will be transferred back to Warsaw and dropped off at your accommodation in the evening.
Includes
- Hotel pickup and drop-off in Warsaw
- Transport with English-speaking driver
- Entrance tickets to Auschwitz-Birkenau Museum
- Guided tour in the museum
- Three hours of free time in Krakow
- Bottled water
Excludes
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
Important Information
- Full name and contact details are required at booking to comply with Auschwitz-Birkenau Museum regulations
- Names on booking must match the ID presented for entrance; otherwise, access may be denied
- All museum tickets are non-refundable due to strict entry policies
- Bags larger than 30x20x10 cm are not allowed inside the museum
Cancellation Policy
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
Book early to secure your preferred date and ensure your identification matches your reservation details. Bring comfortable walking shoes and weather-appropriate clothing for the outdoor portions of the tour.
